Peak Immortal Emperor Suffers from Depression After Being Defeated

"What... what kind of space is this?" Da Huang asked curiously.

"A peak Immortal Emperor has the ability to create an independent space."

"However, the space is limited in size and unstable."

"It can easily shatter."

"It requires constant effort and refinement to stabilize the space."

"Of course, the best method is to comprehend the laws of space."

"But being able to create an independent space and comprehending the laws of space are two different things."

"Just because they possess this ability doesn’t mean they have a guaranteed chance of mastering spatial laws," Chen Qingqing explained from the side.

Hearing Chen Qingqing's explanation, Da Huang frowned slightly, trying to recall—could he create a space when he was at the peak of Immortal Emperor back in the day?

"Why don’t I remember being able to create a space in my memories?" Da Huang wondered.

"You already possess the innate divine ability of the Qilin clan."

"What more do you want?"

The innate divine ability of the Qilin clan?

"What’s the Qilin clan’s innate divine ability?" Little Earthworm asked curiously.

"It’s 'Qilin’s Wrath.'"

"This ability, once activated, can increase one’s combat power by ten to a hundred times."

"It’s an incredibly powerful and highly practical ability."

"The Nine-Tailed Divine Fox clan’s innate ability isn’t bad either, but it’s not as practical—more suited for escaping."

The Nine-Tailed Divine Fox clan’s innate ability allows them to traverse past and future. Though powerful, its practicality is limited, especially in battle, where it’s mostly used for fleeing.

"Ahem!"

"Excuse me, I haven’t asked yet."

"You’re a Qilin?"

Mu Tianye looked at Da Huang in shock. He hadn’t heard anything from the Qilin clan about Da Huang’s true identity.

"Wrong!"

"I’m no ordinary Qilin."

"I am... the Qilin Saint Lord!"

What?

The Qilin Saint Lord?

Given the relationship between the Mu family and the Qilin clan, Mu Tianye naturally knew what the Qilin Saint Lord represented—the true king of the Qilin clan.

Moreover, the Qilin Saint Lord was a veteran peak Immortal Emperor, immensely powerful. However, hadn’t the Qilin Saint Lord reincarnated for the sake of the clan many years ago?

And... he reincarnated as a dog?

Does the Qilin clan know about this?

"Are you really the Qilin Saint Lord?" Mu Tianye asked, stunned.

"Tch, if you don’t believe me, go ask the Qilin clan’s patriarch."

"Do you think I’d lie about this?" Da Huang scoffed, shooting Mu Tianye a disdainful glance.

Mu Tianye never expected that even the dog following Chen Chang'an had such an identity—the Qilin Saint Lord?

Wasn’t this the same Qilin that Mu Yunyao took to the Tai Xuan Realm back then?

"Back then, didn’t the Qilin clan know you were the Saint Lord?"

"And they still let Yunyao take you to the Tai Xuan Realm?" Mu Tianye asked, puzzled.

"What the Qilin clan does is none of your business."

"Uh... alright."

"And who is this?"

Chen Qingqing’s knowledge left Mu Tianye impressed, though he hadn’t asked about her earlier.

"Chen Qingqing, a friend of Chen Chang'an," Chen Qingqing replied indifferently.

Chen Qingqing?

Mu Tianye had never heard that name before. What kind of friends was Chen Chang'an making? They all seemed rather extraordinary.

At the very least, Mu Tianye felt he couldn’t see through this Chen Qingqing.

"Why aren’t you asking about me?" Little Earthworm grumbled unhappily.

"Uh... then who are you?"

"Let me tell you, my identity is no small matter."

"I am—"

"He’s my big brother’s sworn son."

"And also—"

"Just a little brat."

"I—"

"Shut up."

"Why?"

"Don’t steal my spotlight."

Da Huang was currently basking in the Mu family’s awed gazes, thoroughly enjoying himself. How dare Little Earthworm try to steal his thunder?

After all, when it came to status, Da Huang felt a bit insecure—he was just the Qilin Saint Lord, while the other guy was the freaking Nine-Clawed Chaos Dragon.

Little Earthworm shot Da Huang a resentful look before walking away to squat on the ground and draw circles.

Mu Tianye could only laugh awkwardly. What kind of group was this? None of them seemed reliable.

"And you are?"

"Don’t ask me, I’m just a turtle."

Yi Tuo’s blunt reply left Mu Tianye speechless. Did he have to be so straightforward?

Yi Tuo ignored Mu Tianye, instead giving Little Earthworm a smug look before turning to Da Huang with a fawning expression.

Da Huang returned an approving glance, as if to say, "You’re a smart one. You’ve got potential—I like you."

"By the way, how long are we supposed to wait here?" Da Huang asked Mu Tianye.

"It shouldn’t take too long, right?"

"With the ancestor making a move, the fight should be over soon," Mu Tianye said.

A peak Immortal Emperor going all out against an opponent at the peak of Immortal King—no matter how monstrous Chen Chang'an’s combat power was, it shouldn’t take this long.

Logically, by now, the battle should have been decided in a single move.

"But given how things look, Chen Chang'an’s strength is truly extraordinary."

"To last this long against the ancestor—ordinary people wouldn’t stand a chance."

"Indeed. For a powerhouse like the ancestor, this much time is enough to strike tens of thousands of times."

"Ah, it seems we’ve really grown old. None of us could hold out against the ancestor for this long."

"Chen Chang'an is truly a freak among freaks."

Just as everyone was discussing, Chen Chang'an and the Mu family ancestor reappeared before them.

Seeing the two return, everyone was eager to know the outcome of their battle.

Yet, the Mu family ancestor’s gaze at Chen Chang'an was filled with resignation.

"Ancestor, what was the result?" Mu Tianye asked curiously.

"Ah!"

Huh?

A sigh?

Why was he sighing?

"I couldn’t harm him in the slightest."

The ancestor’s words left everyone stunned!

A peak Immortal Emperor, going all out, couldn’t even scratch Chen Chang'an?

How absurd was that?

This was a peak Immortal Emperor!

"Ancestor, did you... not use your law powers?"

Law powers?

Hearing this, the ancestor smiled bitterly. Not using them was bad enough—using them only made it worse.

The ancestor had always believed his comprehension of laws was unparalleled, no weaker than anyone else’s.

Yet, when faced with Chen Chang'an’s laws, his own were like a newborn baby—utterly powerless.

"Senior, there’s no need to be like this."

"I couldn’t defeat you either," Chen Chang'an said with a faint smile.

"You really know how to comfort people."

"Isn’t it only natural that you couldn’t defeat me?"

"But I... forget it, this is too embarrassing. I won’t say more!"